If you remove a f loor mat, make sure
tore-anchoritwhenyouputitback
in your vehicle.
If you use a non-Acura f loor mat,
make sure it f its properly and that it
canbeusedwiththefloormat
anchor. Do not put additional f loor
mats on top of the anchored mat.
Make sure the rear f loor mats are
properly hooked to the f loor mat
anchors. Your vehicle is equipped
with f ront passenger’s seat weight
sensors. If the rear passenger’s f loor
mat is on the seat rail of the front
passenger’s seat, the sensors will
detect the decreased weight on the
seat, and they may not work properly. This f ilter removes the dust and
pollenthatisbroughtinfromthe
outside through the climate control
system.
Have your dealer replace the filter
when this service is indicated by a
maintenance message on the multi-
inf ormation display. It should be
replaced every 15,000 miles (24,000
km) if you drive primarily in urban
areas that have high concentrations
of soot in the air, or if the f low f rom
theclimatecontrolsystembecomes
less than usual.
Dust and Pollen Filter
Floor Mats, Dust and Pollen Filter
Maint enance
311
Rear passenger’s floor
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Securetheflattirebyscrewing
the wing bolt back into its hole.
Store the jack and tools in the tool
tray, and place the tool tray back
in the trunk.Store the wheel cover or center
cap in the trunk. Make sure it does
not get scratched or damaged.
Lower the trunk f loor, then close
the trunk lid.
Remove the center cap before
storing the f lat tire in the trunk
well.
Place the flat tire face down in the
spare tire well.
Remove the spacer cone f rom the
wing bolt, turn it over, and put it
back on the bolt. Your vehicle’s original tire has a
tire pressure monitoring system
sensor. To replace a tire, ref er to
(see
page ).
19.
20.
17.
18.
14.
15.
16. 266
Changing a Flat Tire
Changing a T ire with T PMS
328
WING BOLT
SPACER CONEFor compact
spare tire
For normal tire
Loose items can fly around the
interior in a crash and could
seriously injure the occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools
securely before driving.
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The emissions control systems are
covered by warranties separate from
the rest of your vehicle. Read your
warranty manual for more informa-
tion.
The emissions control systems are
designed and certif ied to work
together in reducing emissions to
levels that comply with the Clean Air
Act. To make sure the emissions
remain low, you should use only new
Acura replacement parts or their
equivalent f or repairs. Using lower
quality parts may increase the
emissions f rom your vehicle.
The exhaust emissions controls
include three systems: PGM-FI,
ignition timing control, and three
way catalytic converter. These three
systems work together to control the
engine’s combustion and minimize
the amount of HC, CO, and NOx that
comes out the tailpipe. The exhaust
emissions control systems are
separate f rom the crankcase and
evaporative emissions control
systems.
The three way catalytic converter is
in the exhaust system. Through
chemical reactions, it converts HC,
CO, and NOx in the engine’s exhaust
to carbon dioxide (CO ), nitrogen
(N ), and water vapor.
This system constantly adjusts the
ignition timing, reducing the amount
of HC, CO, and NOx produced.
The PGM-FI system uses sequential
multiport f uel injection. It has three
subsystems: air intake, engine
control, and f uel control. The
powertrain control module (PCM) in
automatic transmission vehicles or
the engine control module (ECM) in
manual transmission vehicles uses
various sensors to determine how
much air is going into the engine. It
then controls how much f uel to inject
under all operating conditions.
2
2
Exhaust Emissions Controls Replacement Parts
Three Way Catalytic Converter
Ignit ion T iming Cont rol Syst em
PGM-FI System
Emissions Cont rols
360
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CONT INUED
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Child Seats .36
......
LATCH Anchorage System .46
...........
Lower Anchorage Points .46
..........
Tether Anchorage Points .49
....................
Client Service Of f ice .366
..............
Climate Control Sensors .169
.........................
Clock, Setting the .204
...................................
Clutch Fluid .301
............
Cold Weather, Starting in .249
......................
Compact Spare Tire .324
.................
Console Compartment .157
.................
Consumer Inf ormation .366
.............
Controls, Instruments and .59
Coolant
........................................
Adding .295
....................................
Checking .236
.........................
Proper Solution .295
...................
Temperature Gauge .68
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .359
........
Cruise Control Message .85,206
............
Cruise Control Operation .206
....................
Cruise Main Indicator .66
...................................
Cup Holders .156
.......................
Customized Settings .86
....................................
Def ault All .90...............
Door · Window Setup .110
...........................
Lighting Setup .106
.................................
Meter Setup .93
...........................
Position Setup .104
........................
Setting to Def ault .90
...............................
Wiper Setup .117
...............
DANGER, Explanation of .iii
...................................
Dashboard .3,60
..............
Daytime Running Lights .122
........................................
Def ault All .90
............
Defects, Reporting Safety .368
..............
Def ogger, Rear Window .124
....................................
Dimensions .350
.............
Dimming the Headlights .121
Dipstick
.
Automatic Transmission .297,298
..................................
Engine Oil .236
........................
Directional Signals .121
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators .260
.............
Display, Multi-inf ormation .69
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil .294
Doors ............
Locking and Unlocking .129 ..................
Lockout Prevention .130
...................
And Trunk Open .11,78
......................
Power Door Lock .129
.......................
Door Lock Mode .111
..........
DOT Tire Quality Grading .353
Downshif ting, 6-speed Manual
.............................
Transmission .250
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety .5
.......................................
Driver’s ID .86
...........................................
Driving .247
....................................
Economy .237
Driving Position ........................
Memory System .143
......
DRL, Check System Message .85
..........
Dual Temperature Control .167
..................
DustandPollenFilter .311
..............................
Economy, Fuel .237
....
Elapsed Time Reset Condition .100
Index
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Supplemental Restraint..................................
System .9,23
......................................
Servicing .34
.........................
SRS Indicator .32,63
...................
System Components .23
..................................
Synthetic Oil .292
...........................
System Messages .75
............
System Message Indicator .66
.....................................
Tachometer .68
......
Taillights, Changing Bulbs in .307
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected .323
Technical Descriptions
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading .353
.....
Emissions Control Systems .359
Three Way Catalytic
...............................
Converter .360
.......................
Temperature Gauge .68
........
Temperature, Inside Sensor .169
....................
Temperature, Outside .73
..............
Tether Anchorage Points .49
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter .361
...........
Tighten Fuel Cap Message .79
.
Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel .125 ..........................
Time, Setting the .204
....................................
Tire Chains .319
.........
Tire, How to Change a Flat .325
.................................
Tire Labeling .355
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ..................................
(TPMS) .263
...
Changing a Tire with TPMS .266
Check TPMS System
.................................
Message .267
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ...........................
Indicator .67,263
Required Federal ............................
Explanation .357
.............
Tire Pressure Monitor .264
...........
Tire Pressure Readings .265
...............................................
Tires .314
..............................
Air Pressure .315
........................................
Chains .319
.........................
Checking Wear .316
..........................
Compact Spare .324
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading .353
......................................
Inf lation .314
..................................
Inspection .316
...................................
Replacing .317
......................................
Rotating .317
................................
Service Lif e .316...........................................
Snow .319
....................
Specif ications .318,352
...................
Tools, Tire Changing .325
Towing
.....................................
A Trailer .270
................
Emergency Wrecker .345
....
Equipment and Accessories .272
.............................
Weight Limit .270
Transmission ..........................
Check Message .83
Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .297
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual .299
..................
Fluid Selection .298,299
..............
Identif ication Number .348
.............
Shif ting the Automatic .252
..................
Shif ting the Manual .250
.....................................
Treadwear .353
Trip A & AVG. Fuel Reset with ...........................................
Ref uel .98
.......................................
Trip Meter .72
Index
T
X
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